Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
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Federal funding for the project was initially approved by former President Joe Biden's administration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026 -
His administration is now facing a lawsuit to free up the funding already approved by Congress.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hoyer endorsed Boafo last month, shortly after announcing his plans to retire from the House at the end of his current term.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, the Avance Democratic Club endorsed Horvath in that campaign.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The vaccine is not recommended for infants under 1 year old or for people who are severely immunocompromised, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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And because toothbrushes can harbor bacteria, Hoss recommended regularly cleaning them ideally with a UV sanitizing system, which helps reduce microbial buildup between uses.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Tuason and company deserve to be commended for telling a narrative film on such a small scale, but the finished product fails to deliver a conclusion that’s scary enough to justify its lethargic, slow-burn format.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Jan. 2026
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There are, however, other that have taken his side and commended him for speaking out.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Jan. 2026
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Others, however, such as Baker’s longtime friend Mike Homen, thought that Sacramento favored the Giants or their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento River Cats.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Bessette-Kennedy favored practical shoes for moving through her neighborhood (walking the dog, running errands), reserving heels for galas and other more formal occasions.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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